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US HR7971
US HR7971To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
In Committee
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the process for providing equitable relief to individuals who suffer a loss due to an administrative error by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It requires the Secretary to provide timely equitable relief, within 120 days of such a determination, and to promptly cancel any agreements with debt collectors to collect an amount of indebtedness that was determined to be in error. The bill also eliminates an expired reporting requirement.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Derrick Van Orden (R)*,
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Don Davis (D),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. (on 05/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Government Operations
- ‐ Claims Against the Government
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7971/all-info | 04/13/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7971/BILLS-118hr7971ih.pdf | 04/25/2024 |
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